In the above example, the candidate's promotion generally would be based on excellence in service, since service is the highest percentage of the candidate's total work assignment. Effective, January 1, 2012 a candidate may be promoted on any area of the work assignment that meets or exceeds a 20% average. In this instance, the candidate may also be promoted based on excellence in teaching.

If there is more than one area of a candidate's work assignment that meets the 20% criteria, the annual work plan of the candidate must specifically state which area is to be used for promotion and/or tenure and must be addressed in the chair's letter.

Those on the tenure track (probationary) must have work assignments in all three areas and a minimum 20% average research work assignment.